Fairmont High School - Maple Leaves Yearbook (Fairmont, WV)

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fully watched from the library windows the felling: of that grand old oak which had horne our banner, did these efforts cease. ‘The Instantaneous Concert.’ the dinner to several men interested in the High School, the High School Tea and the ( ar- negic Technical Concert are other great successes which we must not neglect to mention. All these things ami numerous others which space and modesty prevent us from relating we submit for our recommendation The gray-bearded man returned the scroll smiling a wel- come, then opened wide the gate, saying: “Enter most worthy class of 1913.” SOCIAL SYNOPSIS OF SENIOR YEAR Section A of the Senior Domestic Science class entertained at dinner. Thursday evening. January 23. at six o clock, in the dining room of the school. A color scheme of pink and white was effectively carried out. The center piece was a large bunch of pink roses, ami the electric lights were covered by pretty shades, made by members of the class. On the carefully ar- ranged table were pink shaded candles, ami tin decorations were made complete by the place-cards, which had been painted especially for the occasion by two members of the class. A very tempting menu was prepared and served by the girls under Miss Dean’s supervision. The menu was: Cream of tomato woup Wafeni Stcwnl chicken Gravy Mashed potatoes Pea- in timhle ease Baca Hoped oyster Salted almond Bakin powder biscuit Waldorf wind Cheese straws Coffee Charlotte Russe Mints Covers were laid for Messrs. Joseph Hosier. 1 . (’. McBee, O. I. Woodley. C. K. Smith. F. I». Hall. B. L. Butcher. K. A. Watts, O. A. Watson. X. fi. Matthews. C. C. Myer. W. A. Hu Stead and W. A. Crowl. Friday, November 8th, 1912 The Senior Class gave a novel entertainment for the Fresh- men as an initiation into the High School. It was in the form of school with teachers (just Seniors, dear reader). in different rooms and gongs with change of classes, which is fas you prob- ably know), one of the greatest differences between grade school and high school. Besides the science. Latin, music and other similar rooms, there was a room labeled ‘.‘Chapel” with Mr. Hosier (!) speaking, and a singer ami speaker, a “ Farewell to Childishness.” an “Entrance Examination” room, a “ Hides. ” an “Anticipation.” while the last but not least de- partment was “Joys,” or in other words, refreshment room. Monday, February 3d. 1913 A rather unique kind of entertainment or show was given l,v the Senior Class which was called an “ Instantaneous Con- cert.” To clear up all doubt as to the name (for you must know, dear reader, that there are those who actually accuse the class of planning this ” Instantaneous Concert” for almost a year). I will say that we did plan for almost that length of time for something, but what we gave was entirely different from anything we had planned and was given in less than a week from the time it was thought of. It was divided into two parts, the first being given only by boys, who gave jokes and songs; the second half was a short play in two acts, “Little Women.” The crowd was small on account of the had weather. Wednesday. March 19th. 1913 The Musical Clubs from the Carnegie Technical College in Pittsburgh, composed of the Glee Clubs and Mandolins and Guitars, were here under the auspices of the Senior Class. The music was excellent, and showed good training. Mrs. ( . L. Heed gave a reception after the concert for the hoys, the class and the faculty. Section Two of the Domestic Science Class entertained on Thursday. February 6th, 1913, the executive officere of the Woman’s Club at a one o’clock luncheon. The dining room was daintily decorated, a color scheme of pink and green being carried out. Covers were laid for sixteen and dainty sweet-pea place cards were used. The following menu was served: Grape Fruit Cocktail I {-Million Wafers Olive Almonds Chicken u la creme In llmble case French potatoes Early June m nm Tomato Surprise Parker House rolls Coffee Charlotte Russc Mint With the aid of Miss Dean the luncheon was quite a success.

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EVA 8'MMEKg MART HALL THE ENIO As the members of I he Senior class of 1913 were bidding farewell to F. II. S. they were suddenly halted in front of d Imire wall. A heavy pate opened, out of which stepped a white bearded man wearing a dark robe across which was written the word “Experience.” He said: “This, () Senior class of Fairmont High School, is the gate to the world: I am ‘Experience' and before you can enter here you must give an account of your career in this worthy institution.” Then one of our number stepped forth ami handed him a large scroll which he slowly unrolled ami from which he read the following account: “The Freshman year was taken up in establishing our- selves in this new school and in adjusting ourselves to new sur- roundings. The class was filled with an earnest desire to learn. In order to satisfy this desire it was considered necessary to make some great changes in the regulations of the school so an afternoon session was added. “In our second year another change was made for our benefit: domestic science was introduced. In the fall of ’10 we FLOSSIE lfcCULLOUOH SIDNEY SAPPER R HI TORY had our first picnic down the river. Having proved ourselves capable of an undertaking of this kind, we gave a ‘May party’ to the Senior class of 1911, an event long remembered both by that class and by tin- present Senior class, as one of the most enjoyable affairs in the social history of F. II. S. We also de veloped wonderfully this year in art. Every one seemed filled with a desire to beautify the exterior of our dear old school. An example of these artistic efforts can be found still on the front walk of our school. This year we named our class and from this time we have been known as the ‘Hcorge M. Alexan der Class. ’ “Having reached our Junior year and having won the ap- proval of the faculty, we began our work on ‘Maple Leaves.’ This book was the best volume ever published of that widely known book. Other events brought about by the untiring ef- forts of the class of ’13 were the W. J. (ilee Club Concert ami ‘Dialogues from Dickens.’ “The grand climax of our High School career was finally readied when we entered as Seniors. The first of the year was marked by great show of class spirit and not until we mourn-

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J U N I 0 R S Sam R. Nuzum Class Colors—Purple and gold. Flower—Yellow Rose. OFFICERS Harry Carpenter............... John B. Windsor............... Beulah Walker................. Elmer Ridgeley................ Wayne Shuttleworth............ President Vice President . Secretary Treasurer Historian